Photo by Joshua Ness on Unsplash Periods. Many people have them. Dread them. Downright loathe them, honestly. Here’s why that’s bullshit. We’re taught that getting our periods means that we’re all grown up now, but then once we actually get them, we're constantly shamed for having to deal with them. We speak about periods in hushed tones so as not to gross out people of any ... Continue Reading
Why Connection Is My 2019 Word of the Year
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash I've long told myself that I'm a homebody, and as a Cancer, that's true, but I think it's also kept me from pursuing new friendships or connecting with people both online and in real life more. This year I'm stepping out of my shell. My word for 2019 is connection, and I want to focus on connecting more with myself, other people and Spirit/Source/the ... Continue Reading
A Little Reminder From My Intuition
Photo by Christian Fregnan on Unsplash We all have a little voice inside of us. Let's be real, most of us ignore it. A lot. Hello, I'm totally guilty here. We all get nagging feelings sometimes that we should take a certain route to get somewhere or stop and look at a book or object in a store. The other day I had an inkling to go to the coffee shop near my job. It was a nice, brisk day, and the ... Continue Reading
I Am Fat. Hear Me Roar.
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Fat is typically seen as a negative thing. For some, it's the worst word they can be called. I have always been overweight pretty much my whole life. No matter what word you use, I'm fat. Honestly, that's all there is to it. So why am I afraid of a word that literally defines me? We assign negative values to the word fat, which effectively targets and alienates a ... Continue Reading